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While I do enjoy the meaning, I can’t say this appeals to me sound-wise. For me, Hortensia sounds a bit friendlier but, unlike you, I haven’t familial fondness to work on me. Of your list, Hortense Camellia and Hortense Lavinia are standouts and nearly make me a convert. :)

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A few ideas that came to mind which I thought you might enjoy...

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Hortense Althea - “garden of healing”
Hortense Carina - “garden beloved”
Hortense Columba / Jemima - “garden of doves” / “garden of peace”
Hortense Danica - “starlit garden”
Hortense Fernanda - this just feels adventuresome to me